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pedicel

/ˈpɛd.ɪs.əl/ /ˈpɛd.əˌsɛl/

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noun

Pedicelo

A stalk of an individual flower (or fruit, e.g., once fertilised); a stalk bearing a single flower or spore-producing body within a cluster.

Examples :

"The botanist carefully examined the small pedicel connecting each cherry blossom to the branch. "

El botánico examinó cuidadosamente el pequeño pedicelo que conectaba cada flor de cerezo a la rama.

plant biology nature part seed vegetable fruit organism

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noun

Pedicelo

A stalk of a fungus fruiting body.

Examples :

"The small mushroom swayed gently, its cap connected to the log by a thin, fragile pedicel. "

La pequeña seta se balanceaba suavemente, su sombrero conectado al tronco por un pedicelo delgado y frágil.

biology plant organism

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noun

Pedicelo

A stalk-shaped body part; an anatomical part that resembles a stem or stalk.

Examples :

"The tiny flower dangled delicately from its pedicel, swaying gently in the breeze. "

La diminuta flor colgaba delicadamente de su pedicelo, balanceándose suavemente con la brisa.

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noun

Pedicelo

A narrow stalk-like body part connecting specific segments in certain insects and some other arthropods.

Examples :

"The ant's thin pedicel, connecting its thorax and abdomen, allowed it to bend its body easily. "

El delgado pedicelo de la hormiga, que conecta su tórax y abdomen, le permitía doblar su cuerpo fácilmente.

anatomy biology insect animal part

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Pedicelo

The segment of an antler that attaches to the head of a cervid.

Examples :

"The shed antler left a visible circle on the deer's head where the pedicel had been attached. "

La cornamenta desprendida dejó un círculo visible en la cabeza del ciervo donde se había unido el pedicelo.

anatomy animal part organism